They will often involve a volunteer befriender visiting a visually impaired person in their home, perhaps for a cup of tea and a chat, or accompanying them to an activity.

What You'll Do: 

Volunteers are required to visit blind / partially sighted clients in their own homes.  This could involve having a cup of tea and a chat, possibly reading mail, writing replies.

Why You'll Love It: 
  Personal Growth: Volunteering helps in learning new skills and gaining experience, which can enhance your career prospects.    Social Connections: It provides an opportunity to meet new people and build a sense of community.    Mental Health Benefits: Volunteering can reduce stress, combat depression, and provide a sense of purpose.    Increased Happiness: Engaging in volunteer work can boost your self-esteem and overall happiness.    Making a Difference: It allows you to contribute to worthwhile causes and help those in need.  These benefits highlight the positive impact volunteering can have on both individuals and the community.
What We're Looking For: 
What we ask of you as a home-visiting volunteer: undergo a criminal record check at an enhanced level, attend our free volunteer visual awareness preparation course with other new volunteers. This takes place before you do your visits be able to visit them at home, once a week, for around two hours, to support them, be able to commit to at least a six month period of support, have a non-judgemental attitude and understand the pressure of being visually impaired
Summary
Volunteering
Community
Social Care
Disability
Middlesbrough
0 Weeks Minimum
0 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Active listening
Problem Solving
Adaptability
Motivating Others
Mindfulness
Languages you should know: 
English
Native or bilingual
Requirements: 
CV / Resume
Statement of Motivation
DBS check
In-Person Interview
Over 18
Training
These documents must be completed: 

Similar Opportunities

 
Therapeutic Care Volunteers at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Therapeutic Care - South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Min. 0 Weeks Minimum weeks
Therapeutic Care Volunteers at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Volunteering

Therapeutic Support provides volunteering opportunities in the following roles: Administration volunteers Chaplaincy volunteers Holistic centre volunteers Macmillan volunteers Therapeutic care volunteers (Patient Facing) Wayfinder volunteers

 
Community volunteer - environment work
Middlesbrough Council
Min. 0 Weeks Minimum weeks
Community volunteer - environment work
Volunteering
Community, Environment

The Community Development and Cohesion Workers from Middlesbrough North are in need of support. They are completing a door knocking exercise in the Newport area of Middlesbrough and are talking to peoples about their environment.

 
Events Volunteer
Daisy Chain Project
Min. 4 Weeks Minimum weeks
Events Volunteer
Volunteering
Community, Young People, Disability

Do you thrive on connecting with people and take real pride in keeping things well-managed behind the scenes? Join us as an events volunteer to champion our story and drive fundraising efforts multiple times a year through our calendar of events!

Related Articles

Volun-tees
Taiwo's Volunteering Story
Volunteering at Stockton Citizens Advice Bureau and James Cook University Hospital have been very rewarding experiences for Taiwo
Volun-tees
August Newsletter
Welcome!
Volun-tees
September Newsletter
Welcome!